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Title: what area for moose
Post by: rock on November 03, 2010, 03:54:31 PM: i am gonna apply for a youth anterless tag and as many others as i can. the odds are slim i know but if i win i wanna be hunting the greatest chance for moose there. so what areas would you reccomend. i am not asking for hotspots just general gmu's and area's to apply for
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on November 03, 2010, 03:57:38 PM: 49 North ;)
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Post by: rock on November 03, 2010, 03:59:49 PM: thanks that must be the fastest i have ever gotten a reply. what about mt. spokane is that area worth applying for to.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: bobcat on November 03, 2010, 04:01:39 PM: They are all good, you just have to draw. In the youth category there are only two choices so apply for both of those. You can also apply in the antlerless category and again, apply for both choices. (this category is actually much lower odds of drawing than the any moose category)

In the "Any Moose" category, apply for the units that have the most permits available: Selkirk, 49 Degrees, Mt. Spokane, and then I'd go for either Hangman or Huckleberry, just depends on if you want to hunt on National Forest north of Spokane or private timber land south of Spokane. Hangman is easier to draw due to less applicants.
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Post by: rock on November 03, 2010, 04:11:00 PM: thanks for all the info
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 03, 2010, 04:18:31 PM: mt Spokane is worth putting in for. some pretty high success % i hunted with a youth hunter in 09 and he was able to get his cow and a elk in the same day :IBCOOL:
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Post by: jackelope on November 03, 2010, 04:22:26 PM: Like Bob said, there's only 2 youth choices. Put in for both of them.
:dunno:
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Post by: rock on November 03, 2010, 04:24:52 PM: so if i win would it be worth going during elk season or maybey plan half the trip so its before elk opening day. also are all those moose units considered to be the east side? because if i dont get drawn i would be hunting the west side elk . and your not allowed to hunt both sides i here so? what would be worth doin for elk all i wanna do is get one. any legal elk would be fair game. would it be worth it to go back to the west side or is there better chances of getting elk anyway on the east side. its kinda confusing
thanks
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 03, 2010, 04:32:18 PM: that is correct. unless you have a east side elk tag, or a multi season tag. in which case you can hunt both east and west. you could not hunt elk in the moose areas, with a west side elk tag. you can hunt with diffrent weapons as well to be able to hunt both if you have a east side tag. the kid i hunted with took the moose with a rifle and the elk with a muzzle loader.
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Post by: Hyde on November 03, 2010, 05:00:30 PM: Go for Hangman if you have a quad (or access to one). That area is filthy with moose.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: rock on November 04, 2010, 03:59:07 AM: thanks everyone for your help
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on November 04, 2010, 12:40:04 PM: Quote from: Hyde on November 03, 2010, 05:00:30 PM
Go for Hangman if you have a quad (or access to one). That area is filthy with moose.
is this to haul out the meat, or is it an access issue?
I apply for the unit, but do not have a quad, or any intention of getting one.
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Post by: rock on November 04, 2010, 04:33:01 PM: :yeah:
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Post by: Grouse Hunter on November 04, 2010, 04:44:01 PM: The only area that is accessible to the public is land owned by the Inland Empire Paper company. Which does require a $40 pass for each person in your party. They allow ATV's behind their gate in this area. If you're walking in, you'll be competing with others on ATV's and motorcycles. It's a couple miles to get in to where you'll hunt so for this area you really do want to have an ATV. Unless you have a lot of friends who are willing to come along and pack out a moose on their backs. Or, I suppose if you have a horse or mule that would be another good option.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: dscubame on November 04, 2010, 04:45:31 PM: Mt. Spokane has very limited access. Selkirk for good access and plenty of Moose.
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Post by: Grouse Hunter on November 04, 2010, 05:18:41 PM: In my post I was referring to the Hangman moose permit in case that wasn't clear.
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Post by: Hyde on November 04, 2010, 07:37:38 PM: To build on what Grouse said, it's about 2 miles uphill all the way from the parking area to where you would start hunting. The area has roads and trails all over the place which are perfect for accessing the area. There is a place nearby in Idaho that rents quads, so keep that in mind if you don't have your own. You could probably do it on a mountain bike, but that instant that you walk up on a downed moose, you'll be relieved if you have the quad to haul it out with. I rode 64 miles the first day on my moose hunt this year. You really need to consider how large a moose is, and plan accordingly. (1.5+ times the size of an elk). Another consideration is the time of year you will hunt. If you are going early,(Early Oct) it will likely be warm, and getting the meat out of the woods as quickly as possible is a must.

Good luck with your draw. If you do draw Hangman, give me a shout. I'll be glad to help out with info or on the hunt.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: Ridgerunner on November 04, 2010, 08:11:47 PM: whatever unit you draw is the best, they are all pretty good.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: DeerThug on November 04, 2010, 08:39:16 PM: Mt spokane surely has moose, but I encounterd a youth hunter this year that spent 9 days there with no sucess. Another adult cow hutner took 6 days to find a cow. I took 6 days to nail a bull. If you get local help you have a leg up.

49 degrees north and selkerk. BUT if you do draw mt spokane let me know. I am no moose expert, but I would me more than willing to go with you befor season to get you connected to the areas to concentrate on and a really cheap place to camp - free!. Andif I have no other hunting conflicts invite me along and I will help you glass and load the meat.

Good luck!
Thug
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on November 05, 2010, 12:24:34 AM: guess I have to vote for Selkirk. A little patience and some research of the unit and a guy should be able to get a nice bull. Have to say I have seen a few nice bull out of 49DN.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: rock on November 05, 2010, 02:19:07 PM: thanks everyone for the info
deerthug-i live in indiana and my grandparents live in washington. so i wouldnt be able to scout at all. thanks for the offer though.

so i guess i will put in for 49 and mtspokane for both anterless and youth. i dont know know yet on the any elk cuz if i win its the only moose i would ever be able to shoot, so it would be nice to get a bull
i would probaly bring out my mossberg 500 with rifled barrel put a scope on it and based on the research i did with platinum tip slugs it would have enough energy to effectively kill moose out too 150 yards conservitely. Does that sound right?
thanks
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: bobcat on November 05, 2010, 07:11:07 PM: Do you realize a moose tag will cost $1200 for a non-resident? Plus it will be $60 just to apply, with almost impossible odds of drawing.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on November 05, 2010, 08:30:50 PM: Quote
To build on what Grouse said, it's about 2 miles uphill all the way from the parking area to where you would start hunting
2 miles and you need a quad ?
I can see for packing one out,... but to "get to where I would start hunting" ... :dunno:
I hunt further way from my truck than that, with just my boots.
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Post by: bobcat on November 05, 2010, 08:38:49 PM: Stiknstring, If I get drawn for moose will you come along as my "pack mule?" :chuckle:
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on November 05, 2010, 08:56:09 PM: I would LOVE to !!!
Just to accompany someone on a hunt.
Moose is one of my dreams,
Strange coincidence, but One of my uncles (dads brother) was a guide in Alberta for moose.
My fathers nickname was Moose, or Amoose, as his name was Amos.
Another Uncle, (married to my aunt) was also nicknamed Moose, by his teammates when he played hockey (Old timers might have heard of Albert Leroy "Moose" Marshall )
I have been called moose a few times also. as I am 6'4" and 280#.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: bobcat on November 05, 2010, 09:18:41 PM: Great, you sound like a PERFECT hunting partner. I see why you have no use for an ATV!
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: 270Shooter on November 05, 2010, 09:33:54 PM: Quote from: rock on November 05, 2010, 02:19:07 PM
thanks everyone for the info
deerthug-i live in indiana and my grandparents live in washington. so i wouldnt be able to scout at all. thanks for the offer though.

so i guess i will put in for 49 and mtspokane for both anterless and youth. i dont know know yet on the any elk cuz if i win its the only moose i would ever be able to shoot, so it would be nice to get a bull
i would probaly bring out my mossberg 500 with rifled barrel put a scope on it and based on the research i did with platinum tip slugs it would have enough energy to effectively kill moose out too 150 yards conservitely. Does that sound right?
thanks
Why wouldnt you just get a rifle? If you do infact get drawn your gonna be in the whole big time, might as well buy a rifle while your at it. Pick up a 30-06 and shoot 180 gr bullets (bonded or other tough bullet). Would be a lot better off with that than with a slug gun.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: rock on November 06, 2010, 04:54:36 AM: nonresident youth can buy a youth tag and why not use a 12 gauge the bullets expand to the sized of a gold ball and could break a mooses shoulder easily?
thanks
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: bobcat on November 06, 2010, 05:45:32 AM: Quote from: rock on November 06, 2010, 04:54:36 AM
nonresident youth can buy a youth tag and why not use a 12 gauge the bullets expand to the sized of a gold ball and could break a mooses shoulder easily?
thanks

I'll be darned. Didn't even notice that. The youth price is the same whether resident or non-resident. Good deal for you.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2010, 06:34:11 AM: At this point I'd play the odds game. Any of the units are good. There are moose and big ones in all of them. If you are unfamiliar with them then you have nothing to gain by any particular one. All you need to do is get drawn. I'd figure out the best odds and go from there. Everyone picks Selkirk and 49 and they'll never draw.
Title: Re: what area for moose
Post by: rock on November 06, 2010, 12:52:09 PM: Quote from: bobcat on November 06, 2010, 05:45:32 AM
Quote from: rock on November 06, 2010, 04:54:36 AM
nonresident youth can buy a youth tag and why not use a 12 gauge the bullets expand to the sized of a gold ball and could break a mooses shoulder easily?
thanks

I'll be darned. Didn't even notice that. The youth price is the same whether resident or non-resident. Good deal for you.

i know that why i wanna get a hunt in before i am 16